Sep 17 2007
Engaging Work
I first became invloved with Working on the Work in 1999, when I was a middle school principal. The framework intrigues me for quite a few reasons. First, I think that it is very intuitive–it just makes sense. Students are more apt to internalize copncepts that they have had an emotional connection to. Second, it is very difficult to argue against. Is there anyone willing to stand up and claim that teachers ought to design dis-engaging work for students? Finally, it really appeals to my notion of what instruction ought to look like. To quote Phil Schlechty, “American classrooms are where young people go to watch old people work.” I think that ought to be turned around 180 degrees.
With the generous support of the Dominion Foundation, the Center for Leadership in Education is pleased to work with Stafford Elementary School this year. We hope to provide you with models of what engaging work might look like in your classroom and we would like to suggest some technology applications that might further your efforts.
Right now, I would like to begin by posing an essential question. Please feel free to comment as you see fit:
What has been your initial reaction to the Working on the Work initiative? Do you consider your self a pioneer, early adopter, late adopter, or a resistor? Why?
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